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Answer: The saguaro is the state flower of Arizona, blooming white flowers in late spring. The largest cactus in the U.S., saguaros are found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert and can grow up to 60 feet tall and and live up to 200 years. They are protected and listed as an endangered species.

The grand tradition of the gap year: that glorious time between school and work when young people take an extended break to see the world, explore their options and, perhaps, get a better sense of how they want to live the rest of their lives. These days, more people facing middle age are wondering why young people should have all the fun.